Some hate mowing the turf, others basically enjoy the exercise and like getting out in the sun. Some find weeding boring, others will enjoy the method of grabbing weeds by the fistful and drawing them energetically out of the ground. I possess a cousin who has really been found to wonder into neighbors yards pulling the critters up ( much to the surprise and contented appreciation of his neighbors ) after he had run out of them in his very own yard.

So, part of your 'yard tour' is to make note of the areas that need work ; how you're feeling about every one, and listing which are especially time-consuming. Once you are done, take your list and make a check mark ( ) next to those items that you plan to keep irrespective of how much upkeep they may need. Then put a query mark ( ? ) Next to the ones you enjoy looking at, but are however high-maintenance and take too much work. Later you may discover timesaving techniques you can certainly apply to several of these problem areas. Now plan on making your attempt to eliminate those areas left UNMARKED.

You can need low upkeep paths to turn these areas into sources of pleasure, instead of drudgery.

However, you won't DO anything to lessen the strain till you first SEE the problems out there in your yard. So do this tour as a most important step to gain true joy and liberty in your gardening experience.